PROFOUNDLY ABSURD “I AM A SNAIL” CRAWLS SWIFTLY INTO HOLLYWOOD FRINGE 2026

I am a Snail

Los Angeles, CA — April 2026 “I am a snail, I am from Eastern Europe, and this is my song…,” proclaims Snail at the opening of a bold new alt-comedy fever dream by Washington D.C.-based clown, Nora Dell. Officially a heartwarming coming-of-age tale; unofficially, this show takes the question “would you still love me if I were a snail” to its furthest illogical extreme.

Theater-goers find themselves in for a treat: a snail from Eastern Europe, a powerful song-and-dance, a hostage negotiation, and…puppets (just kidding, unless…). “I set out to create a serious exploration of the ways we lose and find ourselves throughout our lives,” said Dell, “but unfortunately, I am a snail”.

Despite a complete lack of everything a proper work of theater should have, audiences are transfixed by Dell’s mesmerizing performance, saying, “I had no idea what was going on, but I loved it”, and “are you a trained actor?”

Dell, a Gaulier-trained clown (and failed student of Realism for Actors), brings her unique brand of profoundly absurd tomfoolery to the Hollywood Fringe stage with I am a Snail. Her work has been featured all over the world, including New York, Baltimore, Bombay Beach (2026 Grant Winner), Edinburgh, and D.C., where she earned a “Best of D.C. Fringe 2025”. When not traveling, she hosts a monthly cabaret in D.C., which serves as an incubator for the city’s nascent alt-comedy scene. You can find her on instagram @aronlled_comedy or on the streets of L.A. dressed up as a giant Olive.

Details
I Am a Snail
Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026
Venue: Thymele Arts (Kansas Room)
Dates: June 5 (Preview), 12, 18, 19 at 7:30 PM. June 21st at 3:00 PM
Tickets: $17
Contact: [email protected] with press inquiries. Limited media tickets available.